Richardson Highway over Sheep Creek

Fair Condition65 years old810 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyCounty 063
LocationMile Point 22.5
CarriesRichardson Highway
CrossesSheep Creek
Coordinates61.11222, -145.81167

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length192.9 ft (58.8 m)
Max Span129.9 ft (39.6 m)
Deck Width36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Area658.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic810 (2020)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0559

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